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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
The extended online registration in GATE 2026 implies that candidates can submit their application form by paying a late fee of INR 500 during that timeline. Candidates who have missed out the GATE application form deadline dates can submit during this period. Candidates must keep all their documents and certificates ready before proceeding to register for the exam.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Regular online registration in GATE 2026 means, that the candidate can submit their application form without paying an extra/late fees. Candidates can register and submit their GATE application form 2026 at the GOAPS portal. The required credentials are - Enrollment ID and password.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
Yes, the conducting authority (IIT Guwahati for GATE 2026) allows candidates to submit their GATE application form in two different dates, without late fees and with late fees. So, if any candidate has missed out the GATE submission dates can submit their form within the extended timeline, where they have to pay a certain fee.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
Here's is an GATE 2026 timeline below as the information brochure
| Events | GATE 2026 dates |
| Launch of GATE 2026 poster and website | August 11 |
Release of the GATE 2026 information brochure | August 22 |
| Activation of the GOAPS portal and the GATE application form for 2026 | August 28, 2025 |
| Last date to submit the GATE application form without late fees | September 28, 2025 |
| Last date to submit the GATE registration form with late fees | October 9, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 correction window | November 6 |
| Release of the GATE admit card 2026 | January 2 |
| GATE 2026 exam dates | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| Release of the GATE provisional answer key and objection facility | TBA |
| Announcement of GATE results 2026 | March 19 |
| GATE 2026 scorecard availability (free download) | March 27 to May 31 |
| GATE 2026 scorecard available (paying INR 500) | June 01 to December 31 |
| GATE counselling through COAP/CCMT | June/July 2026 |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati released the GATE 2026 application form on August 28. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register for the GATE 2026. The mode of the application form is online and must be submitted within the given timeline.
The GATE 2026 application form dates are as follows -
GATE 2026 Event Particulars | Event Dates |
|---|---|
GATE online application processing system (GOAPS) opens | August 28 |
Closing date of regular online registration without late fees | September 28 |
Closing date of the extended period of online registration with late fees | October 9 |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
Some of the notable PSUs in India that accept GATE scores are as follows -
- NTPC
- SBI
- ONGC
- GRID-INDIA
- NPCIL
- GAIL, etc.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
To get into FAANG companies using GATE scores, candidates need to enroll themselves in IITs or other premium institutions. But before that, let's understand what the FAANG companies.
The FAANG companies are - Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. Candidates cannot get into FAANG companies directly through GATE, yet you can prep yourself by following the tips and hacks below -
- Get used to coding and technical skills.
- Master the understanding of core subjects like data science, artificial intelligence, computer networks, etc.
- Achieve a good GATE score and take admission to top IITs, NITs, and IISc, as they have stro
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
The salary after qualifying GATE varies for different sectors -
Like for example -
- In PSUs, the salary mainly ranges between 7.6 LPA to 18 LPA
- Salary range in FAANG companies mainly range between 45 LPA to 2.5 crore per annum (through IITs and IISc)
- Salary range in private companies mainly ranges between 15 LPA to 60 LPA
These salary bracket completely based on the experience, skill set, and other factors. The GATE scorecard is valid for three years. Candidates can utilise the scores for the recruitment or study purposes.
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2 months agoGuide-Level 15
Yes, candidates need to have a valid GATE score for admission to MTech courses. Aspirants must also pass BE/ BTech or equivalent in respective discipline with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (55% aggregate or equivalent CGPA for SC/ ST candidates) for admission in the MTech courses.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
The job opportunities after the GATE are as follows -
- Candidates can pursue MTech/MSc/PhD from IISc Bangalore, IITs, NITs, IIITs and other reputed institutes.
- Candidates can pursue a postgraduate Diploma in industrial engineering/ manufacturing management or a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from NITIE Mumbai.
- Find jobs in several Maharatna and Navratna PSUs and research organisations through GATE 2026 scores, such as IOCL, BHEL, PGCIL, BARC, etc.
- Candidates can get into the teaching field, like professor, an assistant professor, and other reputed institutes.
- Junior Research Fellow Assistant: BARC, ISRO, DRDO, e
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